Another Golden Eagle on a lengthy list of players who were forced to the sidelines in 2012 and spent the year as a medical redshirt...played in only one game and returns full speed to the lineup for his second go-round as a sophomore...an extremely competitive and devoted football player...has spent his time grasping a thorough understanding of the Tech system and should provide a veteran presence and loads of depth in the secondary in 2013.

AT TECH (In 2012): Missed the first two games and tried to go play in the Oregon contest, but saw limited action before being sidelined for the remainder of the season...recorded on tackle against the Ducks.

(In 2011): Luke made a statement as a true freshman, seeing field time in nine contests and racking up 10 tackles on the season...had two solo stops and a season-high three total tackles against Southeast Missouri on Sept. 24...forced a fumble in the Golden Eagle OVC title-clinching win over Austin Peay on Nov. 19.

BEFORE TECH: Luke posted some outstanding credentials as a two-year starter on the football team at Northwest Whitfield High School in Atlanta, in addition to earning all-state honors in the pole vault on the track & field team...as a junior, he made 75 tackles in 10 games, forced a fumble and added an interception on his way to earning second-team Northwest Georgia All-Area honors...as a senior, playing in seven games, he made 61 tackles, forced a fumble and picked off a pass...was a NW Georgia All-Area first-team pick, and was named Chattanooga All-Area second-team.

PERSONAL: The son of Keith and Caroline Woodason...birthdate is June 6, 1993...full name is Lucas Wade Woodason...enrolled in general curriculum.